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A POR T F OLIO O F UNIQUE
S M ALL-SHIP CRUISES &
E X CLUSI VE LA N D JO URNEYS
2015
Enrich Your Mind,
Inspire Your Senses
We are delighted to send you this catalog of our 2015 programs,
making you among the first to see the entire range of Travel Dynamics
International’s offerings for the coming year. As you leaf through these
pages, you will see familiar programs, and you will see much that is new.
We know that if you take a few moments to look carefully at the array
of travel opportunities here, you will share our excitement at the new
directions we are taking—new concepts, new ships, and new destinations—
as well as our signature small-ship cruises.
For the past several years our programs have focused on small-ship
educational adventures in Antarctica, the Mediterranean, Africa, and North
and South America, among other destinations. For 2015, as you will see,
we are significantly extending our geographic range, with journeys that span
the globe from South Asia to the British Isles. And in what is in many ways
the most exciting development for us, we are once again offering expertly
crafted and impeccably operated land-based adventures. For all of our
45 years in the travel industry, we have been committed to providing our
clients with the very best experience, whether by land or sea.
As you look through this catalog, you can do so comfortable in the
knowledge that every detail of the itineraries has been designed by
seasoned travel professionals who are totally conversant with the
destinations and prepared to stand by our promise to deliver an authentic
experience of the places and peoples we visit. To secure your spot on one
of our signature small-ship cruises or unique land journeys, please contact
your travel professional or us today at 800-257-5767. We look forward to
welcoming you to the world of Travel Dynamics International.
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A N T ARC T I CA
A b oard C orinthian
December 17–29, 2014 &
December 26, 2014–January 7, 2015
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E xplore the pristine wilderness of the Antarctic
Peninsula during the austral summer, when days are
long and relatively mild
ail through scenic waterways with breathtaking views
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of icebergs, snow-capped peaks, and calving glaciers
ecome acquainted with penguin colonies, seals, and
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other wildlife in the remotest spot on the planet
E xplore under the direction of a captain and
expedition staff with vast experience of the coves,
channels, and islands of the region
L earn from guest lecturers who are at the forefront of
scientific research on the White Continent and who are
deeply involved in efforts to protect and preserve it
Rates from $9,990, per person, double occupancy
t h e sey c h e l l es & D u b a i
A b oard pe g asus
January 19–February 1, 2015; February 9–22, 2015;
February 16–March 1, 2015; March 2–15, 2015;
November 2–16, 2015 & November 9–22, 2015
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A study in contrasts combining hyper-modern Dubai
and the virtually uninhabited islands of the Seychelles
Four full days in Dubai where, amid futuristic
skyscrapers, you will explore traditional souks and the
labyrinthine lanes of the Bastakiya Quarter
Sail Dubai Creek for a full panorama of the city’s
dramatic skyline, then enjoy an excursion to the desert
to gaze in awe as the sunset ripples over red-gold sand
In the Seychelles, feel the trappings of civilization give
way to an ecological wonderland
Daydream on pristine beaches, watch for rare birds in
primeval rain forests, and cruise from one jewel-like
island paradise to another
Rates from $6,995, per person, double occupancy
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t h e r o a d t o m a nd a l a y :
T r e a s u r es o f my a nm a r
A b oard
road to mandalay
January 24-February 5, 2015 & November 7–19, 2015
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Two nights in Yangon (Rangoon), home to the sacred,
gold-plate covered Shwedagon Pagoda
E xploration of the spiritual and cultural heart of the
country in the fabled city of Mandalay and the rich
lands along the banks of the Irrawaddy River
A 7-night cruise from Mandalay to Bagan, the world’s
largest Buddhist site where more than 2,000 temples
and stupas, most of them built between the 11th and
13th centuries, crowd the landscape
T his engaging and welcoming destination is for those
who wish to discover the lush natural beauty and
ancient culture of this mysterious land on the eastern
shores of the Bay of Bengal
Rates from $6,895, per person, double occupancy
Op u s M edite r r a neo: A mu si cal
jo u r ney f ro m l is b on to rome
A b oard corinthian
April 10–21, 2015 & October 3–15, 2015
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ombine some of the loveliest destinations in the
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western Mediterranean with intimate performances of
exquisite chamber music, open only to our travelers
arvel at monuments ranging from the Neolithic
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nuraghi on Sardinia to the contemporary City of Arts
and Sciences in Valencia
* Please note: The October departure is one day longer,
visits Tarragona and Menorca, and does not visit Mallorca.
troll through the exotic palm forest of Elche and
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enjoy the beaches of Mallorca
iscover the very pinnacle of Islamic Moorish
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architecture at the Alhambra in Granada
E xplore where the legacies of ancient civilizations are
preserved in Phoenician Tharros, Greek Segesta, and
Roman Pompeii
April rates from $8,780, per person, double occupancy;
October rates from $9,290, per person, double occupancy
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C r o ss r o a ds o f c i v i l i z a ti o ns
A b oard corinthian
April 20–28, 2015
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A n in-depth look at the very heart of the
Mediterranean, where the peoples of successive
cultures have fought with and learned from one
another since the dawn of time
iscover some of the earliest monuments of human
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civilization at Sardinia’s Su Nuraxi and Malta’s Hagar Qim
In Sicily, wander through stunning Greek ruins at
Selinunte and Taormina, explore the Norman castles and
churches in Monreale, and enjoy free time in Palermo
ring the week of exploration to a close with a day in
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Pompeii, the city both destroyed and preserved by the
eruption of Mount Vesuvius in a.d. 79
Rates from $7,290, per person, double occupancy
In Search of Ancient Lost Cities:
A Voyage from rome to lisbon
A b oard corinthian
April 27–May 8, 2015
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iscover the vastness of the ancient Roman Empire
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as we trace its legacy in the western end of the
Mediterranean from Rome to Corsica and Sardinia,
through North Africa and into Iberia
E xplore Arab and Moorish influences in places as
diverse as Algeria’s Tlemcen and Spain’s Seville
E xperience some of the charms of modern-day
Portugal in Portimao and Coimbra
V isit the small coastal fishing village of Sagres, where
Prince Henry the Navigator established the school
that put Portugal at the forefront in circumnavigating
Africa and discovering the ocean route to East Asia
Rates from $8,780, per person, double occupancy
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V o y a g e t o G r een
& Gent l e l a nds
A b oard corinthian
May 17–28, 2015
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evel in the beauty of the British Isles in spring, when
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famous cultivated gardens and wildflowers are both at
the height of their bloom
P onder the intriguing border between history and
myth as we explore the stomping grounds of King
Arthur’s knights in Cornwall and Wales, St. Patrick’s
Cathedral in Dublin, and the graves of Duncan and
Macbeth on the Isle of Iona
iscover the Neolithic world of the Standing Stones of
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Callenish and the Orkneys’ Stennes, Ring of Brodgar,
and ruins of Skara Brae
E njoy an excursion to the Scottish home of the
British Royal Family at Balmoral
Rates from $7,990, per person, double occupancy
V o y a g e t o T H E LA N D S
O F GO D S & H E RO E S
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July 6–17, 2015 & July 16–27, 2015
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istory comes alive in Greece, Italy, and Turkey for the
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entire family on an itinerary that has been tested and
refined for over 25 years
E xperienced youth educators lead fun learning activities
designed to introduce young minds to Classical culture
L earn about life during the Roman Empire in Pompeii
and explore the labyrinth at Crete’s Palace of Knossos
A b oard A R E T H U S A
* Please note: The July 16-27
departure cruises
from Athens to Anzio.
Y oung explorers will ascend a volcano and learn
about geology in Santorini and participate in their
own Olympics at Olympia, birthplace of the Games
V isit the Parthenon and the stunning new Acropolis
Museum in timeless Athens
Rates from $8,195, per person, double occupancy;
from $5,495 per child and young adult ages 8-17
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T R E A S UR E S O F T H E BAL T I C S E A
July 8–19, 2015
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ail this thoroughfare of trade once ruled by Vikings
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and still a great center of commerce, with access to
the major rivers of Europe, the North Sea, and beyond
iscover a rich variety of architectural styles from Gothic
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in Tallinn to Rococo in Copenhagen and Stockholm
arvel at Helsinki’s rock-hewn subterranean
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Temppeliaukio Church
V isit the main landmarks of Berlin, the pivotal capital
city that once straddled East and West Germany
E xplore St. Petersburg, Peter the Great’s “window on
the West” and the Baltic’s most magnificent city
A ttend private concerts by disyinguished artists from
The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center
Rates from $7,990, per person, double occupancy
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M E D I T E RRA N E A N I D Y LL
A b oard A R E T H U S A
July 26–August 3, 2015
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ee for yourself why the Mediterranean is described
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as “layers of civilization built on top of one another”
E xplore Pompeii, the preserved city that captures life
in the ancient Roman Empire perhaps better than any
other site in the world
troll the medieval town of Erice and visit the ancient
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Greek site of Segesta on the island of Sicily
n Corsica, visit the picturesque town of Bonifacio, its
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Gothic architecture perched on tall, white limestone
cliffs; and on the tiny island of Elba, tour Villa dei
Mulini, Napoleon’s home
E nd in Pisa, with its magnificent Cathedral and the
Leaning Tower, made famous by Galileo
Rates from $6,690, per person, double occupancy
T h e b l a c k se a
July 29–August 9, 2015; August 8–19, 2015
& August 18–29, 2015
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T he Black Sea is where West meets East, Europe
meets Asia, and Christianity meets Islam
iscover the broad sweep of the region’s history, both
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ancient and modern, as we sail first to the seldomvisited north coast of Turkey to explore Amasra,
Amasya, and the stunning Sumela Monastery outside
of Trabzon
Tour the Russian resort town of Sochi (host to the
2014 Winter Games) before lingering for two days in
Yalta and Sevastopol on the Crimean Peninsula
ur last two calls are at elegant Odessa and the
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historic Romanian town of Constanta
Rates from $8,690, per person, double occupancy
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A b oard A R temis
Hist o r i c c ities o f
c o a st a l e u r o p e
A b oard corinthian
September 6–17, 2015
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iscover the great public buildings and private houses
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that are the legacy of wealth accumulated in the
17th and 18th centuries by Dutch merchants and
bankers trading in East Asia
E xplore what may be the greatest concentration
of art museums in the world—Amsterdam’s famed
Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum; the Hague’s
Mauritshuis; the Rubens House in Antwerp; and the
incomparable art of Bruges
ur voyage ends with a full day and evening in Rouen,
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Normandy’s historic capital, and Giverny, Monet’s
beloved home and gardens, which were the favorite
subject of many of his paintings
Rates from $8,390, per person, double occupancy
T h e u ndis c o v e r ed
g r ee k is l a nds
A b oard harmony v
September 24-October 5, 2015 & October 4–15, 2015
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n this very special voyage, our small cruise ship
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sails this age-old sea in pursuit of out-of-the-way,
undeveloped destinations
E ach day finds us amid villages where traditional
occupations and crafts—fishing, farming, pottery,
wine-making—are still practiced in the traditional ways
iscover whitewashed villages on Amorgos,
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Skopelos, and Sifnos; the awe-inspiring volcanic
island of Nisyros; and the Sanctuary of the
Great Gods on Samothraki
n most evenings, as we linger in port, you will be
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able to browse the shops and stroll the streets at
leisure, fully absorbing the authentic Greek ambience
Rates from $7,490, per person, double occupancy
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north africa through
t h e c ent u r ies
A b oard C orinthian
October 14–25, 2015
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iscover one of the oldest sites of Neolithic civilization
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in Europe at the UNESCO Heritage of Humanity site of
Su Nuraxi on Sardinia
ail along the North African coast and explore ancient
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Carthage as well as remarkably well-preserved Roman
sites at Constantine and Tipasa
T he Arab world, both ancient and modern, comes into
focus during the second half of our voyage
all in Tangier, from where Arab armies launched their
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invasion of Iberia in the 8th century
E xplore Morocco’s modern capital, Rabat, as well as
Marrakech, once one of the most important religious
and economic centers in West Africa
Rates from $8,690, per person, double occupancy
voyage to the
c l a ssi c a l w o r l d
October 14–25, 2015
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F rom Athens, visit Delphi, where the oracle of Apollo
once sang, and Olympia, where the sanctuary of Zeus
guards ancient playing fields
yzantine Mystra is a prelude to Crete, Zeus’s
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birthplace and home to the Labyrinth of the Minotaur
antorini offers a snapshot of Minoan life as
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preserved by the volcanic ash of an ancient eruption
In Turkey, encounter the wonders of ancient
Halicarnassus and the great city of Ephesus
T he final day before returning to Athens is spent on
the island of Delos, birthplace of Apollo and Artemis
Rates from $7,690, per person, double occupancy
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L a nd J o u r neys
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T h e a n c ient & n a t u r a l
t r e a s u r es o f s r i l a n k a
L and tour
January 17-31, 2015; February 21-March 7, 2015;
March 7-21, 2015 & November 7-21, 2015
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ri Lanka is a fascinating country that packs myriad
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discoveries into its small size, with 3,500 years of
history, ancient sites, and legendary temples
E xplore UNESCO World Heritage sites including Kandy,
the ancient capital of the Sinhalese kings and home to
the nation’s most sacred relic—a tooth of the Buddha
arvel at Sigiriya, a pillar of rock featuring outstanding
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frescoes; Polonnaruwa, an unspoiled ancient capital;
sacred Anuradhapura; and wildlife-rich national parks
A ll these discoveries are set against a breathtaking
backdrop of verdant hillsides, unspoiled coastlines,
lush tea plantations, and freely roaming elephants
Rate $6,995, per person, double occupancy;
single supplement $1,495
T r e a s u r es o f E t h i o p i a
L and tour
February 12–27, 2015; October 8–23, 2015
& November 5-20, 2015
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Using Addis Ababa as a hub from which to explore in
all directions, travel north to Bahir Dar on the shore of
Lake Tana, source of the Blue Nile
Visit Gondar, site of the 16th-century Castle of
Fasilidas (a UNESCO World Heritage site)
Spend two days in Lalibela, established as a
“New Jerusalem” in the 12th century and famous
for its rock-hewn churches
Dire Dawa is home to the UNESCO World Heritage site of
Harar, a fortified town set on the escarpment of the valley
South of Addis Ababa in the Rift Valley, explore the
beautiful series of lakes that are home to hundreds of
species of birds, many endemic to the region
Rate $6,195, per person, double occupancy;
single supplement $565
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israel & the west bank: the history
& archaeology of the holy land
L and tour
March 16–27, 2015 & October 28-November 8, 2015
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hether you travel to the Holy Land as a pilgrimage
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of faith, a way to connect with ancient communal
traditions, or a more personal spiritual journey, this
program is for you
T he highlights of this journey range from Jerusalem
and Bethlehem to Masada and Qumran, from the
Dead Sea to the Sea of Galilee, and from ancient
Jericho to modern Tel Aviv
ur focus in all of these places, sacred and profane,
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is on how the enduring struggles among men and
women of deep and contrary beliefs in this tiny corner
of the Mediterranean have influenced, and continue
to influence, the course of history around the world
Rate $5,590, per person, double occupancy;
single supplement $1,395
* Please note:
Route depicted
may not represent
actual route taken.
T h e O r i g ins o f t h e
Weste r n T r a diti o n
March 20–28, 2015 & November 6–14, 2015
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T his special program is an in-depth tutorial on Western
traditions and how the politics, philosophies, architecture,
and cultures of the ancient people who inhabited
Greece’s Peloponnese influenced the course of history
E njoy deluxe accommodations for two nights in
Nafplion and four nights in Pylos, on the unspoiled
Costa Navarino
Travel to Mycenae, legendary home of Agamemnon;
the spectacular theater of Epidaurus; Mystra, the best
surviving Byzantine town in Greece; legendary Sparta;
the Mycenaean Palace of Nestor; Olympia, home of
the famous Panhellenic festival; Venetian Methoni;
and ancient Messene
Rate $4,895, per person, double occupancy;
single supplement $795
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L and tour
Tale of Three Andalusian Cities:
seville, cordoba, granada
L and tour
April 26–May 6, 2015; May 6–16, 2015;
October 22–November 1, 2015 & November 1–11, 2015
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flourished in the 12th and 13th centuries when Christians,
Jews, and Muslims created a sophisticated society
egin in the Guadalquivir River valley, with three
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nights each in Seville and Cordoba, exploring Islamic
mosques and Christian cathedrals, as well as the fine
museums of both cities
E nd with three nights in Granada and a visit to
perhaps the greatest architectural expression of
Islamic culture ever built, the Alhambra Palace
P ause to admire exquisite gardens; sample the olives,
nuts, and fruits for which the region is justly famous;
and relax amid the vibrant culture that surrounds us
Rate $5,895, per person, double occupancy;
single supplement $1,295
T h e I t a l i a n L a k es &
T h ei r G a r dens
L and tour
April 29–May 6, 2015 & October 14–21, 2015
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E xperience one full week of the low-key glamour of
northern Italy’s fabled Lake District
F rom the chic hillside village of Bellagio discover the
19th-century neoclassical Villa Melzi; the 16th-century
Villa Serbelloni, a retreat for artists and scientists; Villa
Carlotta, with its exquisite 17th-century Italian gardens;
and Villa Balbianello, spectacularly located on the tip of
a small wooded peninsula on the shore of Lake Como
L ake Maggiore, nestled against the foothills of the
Italian Alps, is your gateway to the luxuriant gardens
and elegant palaces of the Borromean Islands, as
well as the extraordinarily sumptuous villas and towns
surrounding historic Stresa
Rate $5,395, per person, double occupancy;
single supplement $995
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m u si c in b e r l in
L and tour
May 2–9, 2015 & September 7–14, 2015
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L ong at the center of the musical tradition of North
Germany, Berlin reestablished its claim as a mecca for
classical music when the Berlin Wall came down and
orchestras previously divided between East and West
were now merged under the banner of one, unified city
T his special program thoroughly immerses travelers in
Berlin’s musical heritage, history, and artistic ambitions
with a six-night exploration of the city, its landmarks,
and private performances by superbly talented
chamber musicians, played at historic venues
ighlights include the Brandenburg Gate, Checkpoint
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Charlie, the Pergamon Museum’s ancient collections,
and the marvelous 17th-century palaces of Potsdam
Rate $5,395, per person, double occupancy;
single supplement $755
t h e w o r l d & times
o f st. P a u l
May 22–June 1, 2015; June 1–11, 2015;
September 2–12, 2015 & September 12–22, 2015
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Jew, Roman citizen, and early evangel of the teachings
of Jesus—St. Paul is a major source of information on
the early Christian church and on the struggles he and
others faced in finding ways to work and worship within
the constraints of Roman society and culture
F rom Izmir to Athens to Thessaloniki, reflect on St. Paul’s
life and writings as we explore painstakingly excavated
and beautifully preserved Roman ruins at every stop
A ll of the cities we visit were important centers of
Roman government as well as early Christian activity,
and five of them—Ephesus, Corinth, Thessaloniki,
Philippi, and Athens—witnessed St. Paul’s sermons
during his missions to Asia Minor and Greece
Rate $5,895, per person, double occupancy;
single supplement $1,395
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L and tour
M u si c in v e r o n a
L and tour
June 6–13, 2015 & October 3–10, 2015
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from the city’s time as a Roman settlement—and get
swept away in the romance of its cobblestoned streets,
medieval pink-hued buildings, and musical tradition
E njoy private concerts—exclusively for our guests—
performed by top classical musicians in historic venues
E xplore the treasures of this patrician city and its
surrounding area, including the 1st-century a.d.
Roman Arena; the UNESCO World Heritage sites of
Sabbioneta and Mantova; a vineyard in the Soave
wine region; and Vicenza, a city largely built by
16th-century architect Palladio
Rate $5,695, per person, double occupancy;
single supplement $745
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OUR c o l l e c ti o n o f sm a l l c r u ise s h I P S
AR E T HU S A & AR T E M I S
Arethusa and Artemis are identical small cruise ships whose size and design
make them perfect vessels for our customized voyages. Built in 2007, these
50-guest yachts allow you to call at out-of-the-way destinations and dock at
small harbors, avoiding the crowds of larger ports. All 26 spacious cabins enjoy
sea views, and most feature private balconies with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass
doors. All have a private bathroom with shower, flat-screen TV, telephone, safe,
mini-refrigerator, and climate control. Public areas include an elegant dining
room serving all guests in a single open seating, a lounge and bar for convivial
conversation and lectures, and a Sun Deck ideal for relaxed observation or dining
alfresco. The ships meet the latest safety standards and are equipped with stateof-the-art communications and navigation systems. A crew-to-passenger ratio of
nearly one-to-two assures the highest standard of attentive service.
COR I N T H I A N
In an era of mega cruise ships carrying thousands of passengers, Corinthian is a
delightful alternative, accommodating only 100 guests in 50 suites. Corinthian
attracts travelers for its custom itineraries, limited guest capacity, and a style of
cruising rarely found today. All suites face outside and include two twin-size beds
convertible to a queen-size bed, sitting area, safe, mini-refrigerator, closets, climate
control, telephone, TV, DVD/CD player, Internet connection, and private bathroom with
shower. Several have a private balcony. The ship has ample deck areas, a gym, spa,
salon, library (with Internet access), lounges, Jacuzzi, outdoor cafe, elevator, doctor,
Wi-Fi, and a restaurant accommodating all guests in an open seating. Corinthian
meets the latest safety/health regulations and features 65 officers and crew, the
most current navigational and communications technology, an ice-strengthened hull
for polar voyages, retractable fin stabilizers, and Zodiac craft for forays ashore.
HAR M O N Y V
Harmony V is an elegant, modern small cruise ship, launched in 2009,
with accommodations for 50 guests in comfortable surroundings. All 25
cabins feature wood paneling and warm fabrics, twin-size or queen-size
beds (with Upper Deck cabins allowing for flexible bed configuration),
a private bathroom with shower, a flat-screen TV, music channels,
mini-refrigerator, telephone, safe, and climate control. A spacious lounge
and bar lead into a dining area, all with large windows providing for
beautiful views. The Sun Deck offers a shaded outdoor area for all-day
dining, a bar, and sun chairs and loungers. The swimming platform at the
stern allows for easy access between the ship and sea-related activities.
Harmony V complies with Eurosolas safety regulations while its twin
stabilizers allow for comfortable cruising.
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P E GA S U S
The twin-hulled Pegasus, built in 1990, completely refitted in 1997, and
renovated in 2009/10, accommodates 42 guests in a relaxed, congenial
atmosphere. Pegasus operates year-round in the idyllic Seychelles
Islands. On board, you will enjoy magnificent sea views as you stroll more
than 3,000 square feet of open deck space, furnished with comfortable
deck chairs, or have a delightful meal alfresco. Relax with friends in the
handsomely appointed lounge or visit the bridge to learn about navigation.
Ocean-view dining is convivial and unhurried in a single unassigned
seating. All cabins face outside and feature lower beds, a private
bathroom with shower, radio, telephone, and individual climate control.
A platform on Pegasus’s stern enables you to swim directly from the ship
when weather and anchorage conditions permit.
ROA D T O M A N D ALA Y
Cruising gently along the Irrawaddy River, the deluxe Road to Mandalay river
ship, owned and operated by the famed Orient-Express company, provides
convenient access to Myanmar’s unique sights, scents, and sounds. With
accommodations for no more than 92 guests, Road to Mandalay’s elegantly
appointed cabins feature picture windows for views of the passing scenery,
a private bathroom with shower, satellite TV with two movie channels, safe,
telephone, and climate control. In the Dining Room a gourmet menu of
Eastern and Western delicacies is served along with carefully selected wines
to complement your meal. The Piano Bar is an inviting venue for cocktails,
music, and conversation, and the Observation Lounge provides excellent
views. Local entertainers perform in the evenings. Other amenities include a
sun deck, swimming pool, fitness area, doctor, and boutique.
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2 0 1 5 c a l end a r o f de p a r t u r es
Antarctica 12/17/2014 – 12/29/2014 Corinthian
Antarctica 12/26/2014 – 1/7/2015 Corinthian
The Ancient & Natural Treasures of Sri Lanka
1/17/2015 – 1/31/2015 The Seychelles & Dubai 1/19/2015 – 2/1/2015 Pegasus
The Road to Mandalay: TREASURES OF MYANMAR
1/24/2015 – 2/5/2015 Road to Mandalay
The Seychelles & Dubai
Land
2/9/2015 – 2/22/2015 Pegasus
Treasures of Ethiopia
2/12/2015 – 2/27/2015
Land
The Seychelles & Dubai
2/16/2015 – 3/1/2015 Pegasus
The Ancient & Natural Treasures of Sri Lanka
2/21/2015 – 3/7/2015 Land
The Seychelles & Dubai
3/2/2015 – 3/15/2015 Pegasus
The Ancient & Natural Treasures of Sri Lanka 3/7/2015 – 3/21/2015 Land
Israel & the West Bank: THE history & archaeology of the HOLY LAND 3/16/2015 – 3/27/2015 Land
The Origins of the Western Tradition
3/20/2015 – 3/28/2015 Land
Opus Mediterraneo: A MUSICAL JOURNEY FROM LISBON TO ROME
4/10/2015 – 4/21/2015 Corinthian
Crossroads of Civilizations
4/20/2015 – 4/28/2015 Corinthian
Tale of Three Andalusian Cities: seville, cordoba, granada 4/26/2015 – 5/6/2015 Land
In Search of Ancient Lost Cities: FROM rome to LISBON 4/27/2015 – 5/8/2015 Corinthian
The Italian Lakes & Their Gardens 4/29/2015 – 5/6/2015 Land
Music in Berlin 5/2/2015 – 5/9/2015 Land
Tale of Three Andalusian Cities: seville, cordoba, granada
5/6/2015 – 5/16/2015 Land
Voyage to Green & Gentle Lands 5/17/2015 – 5/28/2015 Corinthian
The World & Times of St. Paul
5/22/2015 – 6/1/2015 Land
The World & Times of St. Paul
6/1/2015 – 6/11/2015 Land
Music in Verona 6/6/2015 – 6/13/2015 Land
Voyage to the Lands of Gods & Heroes (a family adventure) 7/6/2015 – 7/17/2015
Arethusa
Treasures of the Baltic Sea 7/8/2015 – 7/19/2015 Corinthian
Voyage to the Lands of Gods & Heroes (a family adventure)
7/16/2015 – 7/27/2015
Arethusa
Mediterranean Idyll 7/26/2015 – 8/3/2015 Arethusa
The Black Sea 7/29/2015 – 8/9/2015 Artemis
The Black Sea 8/8/2015 – 8/19/2015 Artemis
The Black Sea 8/18/2015 – 8/29/2015 Artemis
The World & Times of St. Paul
9/2/2015 – 9/12/2015 Land
Historic Cities of Coastal Europe 9/6/2015 – 9/17/2015 Corinthian
Music in Berlin 9/7/2015 – 9/14/2015 Land
The World & Times of St. Paul
9/12/2015 – 9/22/2015 Land
The Undiscovered Greek Islands 9/24/2015 – 10/5/2015 Harmony V
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Opus Mediterraneo: A MUSICAL JOURNEY FROM LISBON TO ROME 10/3/2015 – 10/15/2015 Corinthian
Music in Verona 10/3/2015 – 10/10/2015 Land
The Undiscovered Greek Islands
10/4/2015 – 10/15/2015 Harmony V
Treasures of Ethiopia 10/8/2015 – 10/23/2015
Land
North Africa Through the Centuries
10/14/2015 – 10/25/2015
Corinthian
Voyage to the Classical World 10/14/2015 – 10/25/2015 Harmony V
The Italian Lakes & Their Gardens
10/14/2015 – 10/21/2015
Land
Tale of Three Andalusian Cities: seville, cordoba, granada
10/22/2015 – 11/1/2015 Land
Israel & the West Bank: THE history & archaeology of the HOLY LAND 10/28/2015 – 11/8/2015 Land
Tale of Three Andalusian Cities: seville, cordoba, granada
11/1/2015 – 11/11/2015 Land
The Seychelles & Dubai
11/2/2015 – 11/16/2015 Pegasus
Treasures of Ethiopia
11/5/2015 – 11/20/2015
Land
The Origins of the Western Tradition
11/6/2015 – 11/14/2015
Land
The Road to Mandalay: TREASURES OF MYANMAR
11/7/2015 – 11/19/2015
Road to Mandalay
The Ancient & Natural Treasures of Sri Lanka
11/7/2015 – 11/21/2015 Land
The Seychelles & Dubai
11/9/2015 – 11/22/2015 Pegasus
g ene r a l inf o r m a ti o n
Payment Schedule: A deposit of $1,500 per person is required to reserve your space on the tour.
For your convenience, you may charge your deposit to your American Express, Visa, Discover, or
MasterCard. Final payment is due 90 days prior to departure. Credit cards are not accepted for final
payment. However, personal checks are accepted for both deposits and final payment.
Cancellations & Refunds: All cancellations are subject to a $300 per person fee. In addition,
cancellations received 61-90 days prior to departure will be assessed a penalty equal to 50% of the
total program cost per person. Cancellations received within 60 days of departure are subject to 100%
cancellation penalties.
Insurance: We strongly recommend the purchase of trip cancellation insurance, which is available
for coverage of expenses in conjunction with cancellation due to illness or accident. Baggage
insurance is also recommended. In the event that you must cancel your participation in a travel
program, trip cancellation insurance may be the only source of reimbursement.
Itinerary: The itinerary, accommodations, and arrangements are subject to change at the discretion
of Travel Dynamics International Ltd.
Responsibility: Please read carefully the following terms and conditions, which constitute the sole,
legally enforceable agreements between the passenger and Travel Dynamics International Ltd. and
the tour’s sponsoring organization. The passenger is also advised to review his/her separate ticket
passage contract with the vessel’s owner/operator, which will constitute the sole, legally enforceable
terms of carriage for this cruise and is available on request from Travel Dynamics International Ltd.
Travel Dynamics International Ltd. and the tour’s sponsoring organization act solely as agents for the
passenger with respect to all transportation, hotel and other tour arrangements. In that capacity,
we exercise all reasonable care possible to ensure the passenger’s safety and satisfaction, but, we
neither assume nor bear any responsibility or liability for any injury, death, damage, loss, accident,
delay or irregularity arising in connection with the services of any ship, airplane, train, automobile,
motor coach, carriage or other conveyance, or the actions of any third-party, involved in carrying
the passenger or in affecting these tours. We are not responsible for damages, additional expenses,
or any other losses due to cancellation, delay or other changes in air or other services, sickness,
weather, strike, war, civil disturbances, acts or threats of terrorism, travel warnings or bans,
termination or suspension of war risks or other carrier insurance, quarantine, acts of God or other
causes beyond our control. All such losses must be borne by the passenger, and tour rates provide for
arrangements only for the time stated. In the event of cancellation, delay or rescheduling mandated
by any of the aforesaid causes beyond our control, the passenger shall have the option of accepting
in lieu of the original tour such rescheduled tour or other substituted tour(s) as may be offered by us,
or else, receiving a refund of as much of such advance tour expenditures as we are able to recover
on the passenger’s behalf from carriers, third-party tour vendors, etc., but, we shall not have any
obligation or liability to the passenger beyond the foregoing. We reserve the right to make alterations
to the tour’s itinerary and to substitute hotels, ships, or lecturers if this is required. We reserve the
right to cancel, delay, or reschedule any tour prior to departure, and, so long as this is not due to
any of the aforesaid causes beyond our control, the passenger shall be entitled to a full refund of
all monies paid to that point if he/she so desires. No refund shall be made for any unused portion of
any tour. By forwarding their deposit(s), the passenger certifies that he/she and/or their dependents,
minors or others covered thereby do not have any mental, physical or other condition of disability that
could create a hazard for them or other passengers. We reserve the right to decline to accept or to
decline to retain any person as a member of any tour should such person’s health, condition or actions
adversely affect or threaten the welfare or safety of other passengers or impede the tour. Baggage or
valuables brought on the tour shall be transported, handled or stored at the passenger’s risk entirely,
and, we shall bear no liability or responsibility for any damage or other loss thereto. Passenger tickets
are not transferable and are not subject to alteration by the passenger. No suit shall be maintainable
against the carrier, or vessel, for any losses, accidents, damages to person, property, personal injury
(including death or other types of bodily injury) of the passengers, unless written notice of the claim,
with full particulars, is delivered to the carrier or its agents at its office at the port of sailing or at
the port of termination within six months from the day when such incident occurred. In no event
shall any such suit or any claim against the carrier or vessel for any losses, accidents, damages to
person, property, personal injury (including death or other types of bodily injury) of the passenger be
maintainable unless such suit is commenced within one year from the day when the incident causing
such losses, accidents, damages to person, property, personal injury (including death or other types
of bodily injury) of the passenger occurs, notwithstanding any provision of law of any state or country
to the contrary. Resolution of any disputes arising hereunder shall be brought within the United States
District Court for the Southern District of New York, pursuant to the applicable general maritime law,
and applying the applicable general maritime law and Federal maritime statutes.
Rates: Tour costs are based upon current airfares, tariffs, and currency values. While we do
everything possible to maintain the listed prices, they are subject to change.
port taxes & fees: Port taxes and fees are not included and will be quoted separately.
Fuel Supplement: Travel Dynamics International Ltd. reserves the right to charge a fuel
supplement, without prior notice, if the NYMEX oil price exceeds $85 per barrel. This supplement
may be charged even if the cruise fare has been paid in full.
Ships’ Registries: Arethusa & Artemis: Malta, Corinthian: Malta, Pegasus: Panama,
Harmony V: Greece, Road to Mandalay: Myanmar
CST #204 3599-40 TDI
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For reservations or information,
please contact your travel professional or
Travel Dynamics International at
212-517-7555 or 800-257-5767
www.TravelDynamics.com
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